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Behavioral and exercise therapies for fibromyalgia

This review finds limited evidence of benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy and exercise training programs.

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The real value of the DASH diet

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet lowers blood pressure, But what is the effect on stroke and coronary heart disease?

Here’s an estimate from research reported during the American Heart Association 2007 Scientific Sessions and published on Medscape.

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How important is it to stop smoking?

Actually, very important.

“Around 40% of the fall in the number of deaths from cancer among U.S. men from 1991 to 2003 can be attributed to the decline in smoking,” say researchers from the American Cancer Society.

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Objective benefit with tai chi in chronic heart failure

 The data supporting benefits from tai chi in people with heart failure are growing.

Here’s the latest.

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Effect of ephedra and caffeine on resistance-trained athletes

 The International Olympic Committee no longer bans caffeine and ephedrine-related alkaloids.

So, what’s their effect on muscular strength and anaerobic power?

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The status of cat’s claw to treat osteoporosis

There are some small studies in patients, and now there’s a review that connects the clinical response and mechanisms of action of two species of cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis).

Here’s an example of what’s reported.

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Iyengar yoga in a cancer center

 Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada report how Iyengar yoga affected their patients’ worst symptoms and more.

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Acupuncture effective for fibromyalgia?

 In this study, the addition of acupuncture to usual treatments for fibromyalgia helped control pain and improve quality of life.

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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in herbal products

A reader comments, and I get to share an anecdote. So, it’s back to the top of the queue.

Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a microorganism to withstand the effects of antibiotics. Your exposed to these bacteria when you swallow the herbal medicine.

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